$384
Medical Malpractice
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Case Details
Federal jury ruled against dialysis provider DaVita for three wrongful death lawsuits. Victims suffered cardiac arrest and died after treatment with GranuFlo, which DaVita knew could cause toxic pH imbalances.
Additional Notes
Includes $125 million to each family in punitive damages with additional compensatory damage ranging between $1.5 and $5 million. DaVita knew could cause toxic levels of pH imbalances and alkalosis. The U.S. Drug Administration issued a Class 1 recall of GranuFlo in 2012.